Hillcrest student attacked with machete

Friday

Feb 6, 2009 at 11:02 AM

A Hillcrest High School student was injured Thursday night after another teenager cut him with a machete in the school parking lot.

By Stephanie TaylorStaff Writer

A Hillcrest High School student was injured Thursday night after another student cut him with a machete in the school parking lot.The group of students were leaving detention about 5 p.m. when one became angry and started a fight, said Capt. Loyd Baker, commander of the Tuscaloosa County Metro Homicide Unit.A 17-year-old went to his car and came back with a machete and a screwdriver, he said.He stabbed the 18-year-old victim in the left upper arm, causing a small laceration. The 17-year-old then swung the machete, which the victim attempted to block with his right arm, causing a large cut, Baker said.The student was transported to DCH Regional Medical Center in a private vehicle, where he received stitches.Investigators have not yet arrested the 17-year-old, but intend to charge him with assault. The argument between the two was part of an ongoing dispute.